Artificial Sweetener

The use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener often known by the brand name Equal, has once again come under scrutiny. An agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared recently that aspartame could potentially be…

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Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener commonly used in sugar-free soft drinks, desserts and chewing gum may pose a risk of cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, but experts who spoke to Global News are not…

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and…

One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry…

From doughnuts and candies to drinks and shakes, sugar cravings can take various forms. As children, anything sugary used to be a treat for us, and even as adults, not much has changed. We still love to indulge in sugar-loaded mithais,…

Of late, diet soft drinks, which claim to have low or no sugar amount have found favour among weight watchers and people suffering from diabetes. Sugar-free foods and drinks often contain artificial sweeteners which lend some sweetness to…

Last Updated: March 01, 2023, 18:16 ISTErythritol is a naturally occurring sugar that the human body produces in little amounts. (Image: Shutterstock)These levels are regarded to be on par with the highest cardiovascular risk variables like…